Thailand’s government is considering opening the world’s first prison designed exclusively for LGBT inmates. Under a policy in place since 1993, … [Read more...] about Thailand Considers Opening World’s First LGBT-Only Prison
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Thousands Take to Streets in Mumbai, India for LGBTQ Pride Parade: WATCH
Thousands took part in Mumbai, India's Queer Azaadi Mumbai Pride Parade on Saturday, The Hindu reports: The parade began with a gathering of people … [Read more...] about Thousands Take to Streets in Mumbai, India for LGBTQ Pride Parade: WATCH
Two Gay Men in Ivory Coast Still Seek Explanation for their Imprisonment
Two Ivorian men who were arrested in October and released from prison this week remain unclear as to their offense. While it is presumed that a public … [Read more...] about Two Gay Men in Ivory Coast Still Seek Explanation for their Imprisonment
Restaurant Caught Red-Handed Denying Entrance to Gay Couple on ‘Date Night’ – WATCH
The Lake Restaurant, a dining establishment near Johannesburg, South Africa, was caught discriminating this week when it forbid Eyewitness News … [Read more...] about Restaurant Caught Red-Handed Denying Entrance to Gay Couple on ‘Date Night’ – WATCH
Govt. Officials in Australia Point Out Marriage Equality Bill’s Pitfalls
During a Senate inquiry on a draft marriage equality bill in Australia, officials criticized a proposed amendment that they say would open the door to … [Read more...] about Govt. Officials in Australia Point Out Marriage Equality Bill’s Pitfalls
New Survey: 83 Percent of Germans Back Marriage Equality
A new study commissioned by Germany's Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency has found that an overwhelming majority of Germans, 83%, expresses support … [Read more...] about New Survey: 83 Percent of Germans Back Marriage Equality
Family of Gay Man in India Threaten Him With ‘Corrective Rape’
A gay man in India was threatened by his family with “corrective rape” after they discovered he was living with his partner. Identified only as … [Read more...] about Family of Gay Man in India Threaten Him With ‘Corrective Rape’
Staunchly Catholic Peru Sees a Surge in Gender Activism and Progressive Policies
Seeing a rise in the visibility of LGBT and women's rights movements in their country, Peruvian conservatives responded with a "March for Heterosexual … [Read more...] about Staunchly Catholic Peru Sees a Surge in Gender Activism and Progressive Policies
Sri Lanka Rejects ‘Surreptitious’ Attempt to Decriminalize Homosexuality
Sri Lanka has passed a National Human Rights Action Plan after removing provisions that would have decriminalized homosexuality. Sections 365 and … [Read more...] about Sri Lanka Rejects ‘Surreptitious’ Attempt to Decriminalize Homosexuality
Ireland Lifts Lifetime Ban on Gay Men Donating Blood
Ireland has lifted the ban on gay men donating blood. In the move announced by Health Minister Simon Harris, gay men will from this week be able to … [Read more...] about Ireland Lifts Lifetime Ban on Gay Men Donating Blood